Riksgränsen is Sweden’s most legendary ski resort, in the vicinity of the Norwegian borders. Sweden offers three main areas for ice climbing, one of them is Kiruna. The temperature until May is very low, often reaching -20°C/-4°F (January and February).
Riksgränsen is the starting point for many climbers to the nearby area. You can climb on Katterat, at 7.5 km / 4.6 mi in the southwest of the resort (about 6 pitches). The climb starts above the Rombakselva river which is connected with the Rombaken fjord. It is facing south and is close to sea level, at about 110 m /360 ft in height.
Another great climb spot is at 10 km /6.2 mi in the west of the ski resort, namely The Troll (Trollet). Early in winter it is possible to perform a 130 m /426 ft high climb on a frozen waterfall (about 3 pitches). One pitch with 70 degree ice, another with 80 and on the top, there is a low angle one. Be very careful with Wind slab avalanches.
In the end of February, Abisko holds the “Abisko Ice Climbing Festival” (AICF). A meeting point for all ice climbing enthusiasts. During the festival you can attend to lectures, view climbing films, get informed on new gear used in the field of ice climbing and take lesson from professional instructors. Riksgransen resort offers many services, like training schools for avalanche, cafe and restaurant, medical facilities and resting areas.
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Riksgransen ski resort is located in Kiruna Municipality, Lapland, Sweden. The spot is located at 200 km/124 mi in the north of the Arctic Circle and in the vicinity of the Norwegian borders. The spot is considered to be the ultimate destination for snow fans since the spot is Sweden's longest snow covered location.
Björkliden lies at 250 km/155 mi inside the Arctic Circle. It's one of the world's northernmost ski resort where modern ski has been born.
Riksgransen ski resort is located in Kiruna Municipality, Lapland, Sweden. The spot is located at 200 km/124 mi in the north of the Arctic Circle and in the vicinity of the Norwegian borders. The spot is considered to be the ultimate destination for snow fans since the spot is Sweden's longest snow covered location. However, when snow melts down, the spot offers ideal mountain biking opportunities.
Bjorkliden lies at 250 km / 155 mi inside the Arctic Circle. It's one of the world's northernmost ski resort where modern ski has been born.
Riksgransen ski resort is located in Kiruna Municipality, Lapland, Sweden. The spot is located at 200 km/124 mi in the north of the Arctic Circle and in the vicinity of the Norwegian borders. The spot is considered to be the ultimate destination for snow fans since the spot is Sweden's longest snow covered location.
Bjorkliden lies at 250 km/155 mi inside the Arctic Circle. It's one of the world's northernmost ski resort where modern ski has been born.
Bjorkliden lies at 250 km / 155 mi inside the Arctic Circle. It's one of the world's northernmost ski resort where modern ski has been born.
Björkliden lies at 250 km/155 mi inside the Arctic Circle in the majestic Swedish Lappland, the Europe’s last true and secret wilderness. Björkliden Fjällby offers great outdoors activities in a unique wild setting. The spot is a great starting point for all kind of hiking activity in the Kiruna area.
